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Oakey Mountain Shelter Log Book
2013 - 2017

External Text: Nearly Illegible Felt and Ball Point: Oakey Mt Shelter Introductory Internal Paragraphs Log Book and Broom Complements of "Blister Bob Burger and Shadow Sue. Many thanks for all those chocolate chip cookies too. MNS Please use front and back of pages (more people can sign and more stories can be told) 14 November 2013 - 17 November 2017 I borrowed this log book from John Calhoun. This 8" x 5" wirebound book has a black front and unbleached cardboard back covers. There are no loose pages and little water damage.

As a guy studying many logbooks, I have to disagree with a request above. Please do not write on both sides of pages. Reading these books is tough enough without text showing through from the other side.
Thanks!
Dan

14	November	2013	3 Maintainers	John Calhoun, Blister Bob, O Kenny	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here with O Kenny, Blister Bob on a work trip. Cut all the dead fall from the dam to here and hopefully to County Road 94. John N Calhoun www.trailjournals.com/mothernaturesson
16	November	2013	1 Hiker	Starfish	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Cloudy. Temperature is, I'll say, mid / low 60°F. Slept last night at North Dugger Mountain Shelter... Heading north, between Choccolocco and Dugger Mountain Shelter. I lost a camo sleeping bag cover on the hike down Dugger probably. So enjoy if you find it! Just eating lunch and passing through.
4	December	2013	1 Hiker	Tom aka Ragadash	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cloudy and raining, but warm with my five. This is my first night of what will hopefully be a 9 day trek thru the Pinhoti. Bats flew around the shelter most of the night. Thank you for the dry wood. It really helped.
-	December	2013	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
And I have felt a presence that disturbs me with the joy of elevated thoughts; a sense sublime of something far more deeply interfused, whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, and the round ocean and the living air, and the blue sky, and in the mind of man; a motion and a spirit, that impels all thinking things, all objects of thought, and rolls through all things. Therefore am I still a lover of the meadows and the woods, and mountains; and of all that we behold from this green earth; of all the mighty world of eye, and ear, - both what they half create, and what perceive; well pleased to recognize in nature and the language of the sense, the anchor of my purest thoughts, the nurse, the guide, the guardian of my heart, and soul of all my moral being. William Wordsworth 1798
21	December	2013	1 Hiker	Robert	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Today is the first day of winter. The air, however, sure did fool me today. It was 75° today. Misty most of the day. This evening is supposed to bring severe thunderstorms and tomorrow it will rain all day. My dog Lou and I might just take tomorrow off and take a shelter day. He likes those days? He gets to eat all day. Who wouldn't like that. We are just on the trail until Christmas. The dog and I must see the family but I thought it would drive me insane if I saw one more "Big Sale" commercial. So here we are. Good luck to you all. Lou and I love you!! Robert
22	December	2013	1 Hiker	Lou Dog and Robert	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Awesome! And I'm not talking about the weather. Someone left a hawk feather pen. Feels right on! Today has rained every hour of itself. No worries though, we hung out in the shelter all day, smoked, and played games for treats. Lou likes treats. The water sources are over the top, and I mean literally. There are little rivers everywhere over the top of this range. So we stayed 2 nights, had fun and won't forget it. Our Christmas gift to one another. The gift of explorations. By the way the bats freaked me out until I figured out what the noise was. As Lou would say... Be good.
16	January	2014	1 Hiker	Wildernessman	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
11:36am Thursday. Started on Pinhoti near Piedmont. Headed to I20 to be picked up by my wife Sunday afternoon. In total it's a 54 mile trip. I started in Piedmont yesterday at 5:30pm heading this way. Nice hike. Decent climbs. Trail is marked OK.
20	January	2014	3 Hikers	Professor, D.A.D., Tres Spirit J	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We welcomed the sun with the ritualistic 108 sun salutaions. The cold night fell off us like leaves in the fall. Three tents. one hammock. Countless releases of urine and one trek with a shovel later, we were packing up. - In all seriousness, the shelter was very much appreciated. Stayed the night en route from High Point Trailhead 278 to Burns - Sections 1 & 2. Be back for the next soon. Thanks!! Professor D.A.D. Tres Spirit J
31	January	2014	2 Hikers	Ted, Dennis	-	Many	Great Eastern Tr
Left Cumberland Gap December 15, 2003. Arrived here January 31, 2013.
14	February	2014	2 Hikers	Taylor P, Stuart H	-	Many	Great Eastern, Eastern Continental
Mile 6 of an 18 mile day from Dugger Mountain Shelter from Davis Mountain Shelter. Did 20 yesterday from Laurel to Dugger. CAVE SPRING tomorrow!! Flagg Mountain → Addison, NY → Maine → Georgia → Flagg Mountain Great Eastern Trail + Applalachian Trail Taylor Pannill + Stuart Hickey "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." TS Elliot
15	February	2014	1 Runner	Casey S	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ultra Trail Running!! What a beautiful spot, isn't life grand?!!
15	February	2014	1 Hiker	Kristina CM	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
The guys cannot throw knives. Sounds like a good way to get injured. Play it safe guys.
7	March	2014	3 Maintainer	Hunt C, Larry W, John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Here on a short work trip.
11	March	2014	1 Hiker	Mark, Madalyn M	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
We are 151 miles into our 2584 mile hike to Mount Katahdin, Maine. We did a 17 mile day from Choccolocco Shelter and trail was riddled with downed trees. The weather was amazing, mid 70s I guess. That is hot when you're hiking up Oakey Mountain. This trail is challenging us in many different ways. Received trail magic form Buddy L today of snacks and Mt Dew. Yummmm. Time for sleep. AT Conquered Mark and Madalyn McKinney PS Thanks Blister Bob, Shadow Sue, Eddie from Cheaha, Grady and McDowell, Buddy. We love you.
15	March	2014	6 Hikers	Mark, Brian, Mark, Lucas, Dalton, Parker	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful weather today. Almost hot! We're just out on a short hike from County Road 500 tothe Ladiga Trail - @ 7 miles or so. Just stopped in to see the shelter and rest a bit. What a wonderful place! Thanks to all who built it! Look forward to coming back and camping here on a longer hike. Well, gotta get going. Oh - and thanks for clearing the trail.
30	March	2014	1 Hiker	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Back to clear trees to the south that we obviously missed on 7 March 2014. Be back shortly I hope.
9	April	2014	2 Hikers	Duane, Jubal	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped by to check out shelter. Looks great after the storm. Weather partly cloudy, low 70s. Still as pretty as ever.
25	April	2014	2 Hikers	Jeff, Jim	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
A killer day! 78°... Sunny, dry, and spring at its best.
26	April	2014	1 Hiker	Strut	Outcast Ridge, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Greetings, So good to be here and out on the trail again. I had not been able to do much hiking for the last couple of years due to much illness in my family. Awesome to see someone found a hawk feather pen here. I have always called this spot "Hawk Feather Ridge" since finding a feather here many years ago, before this shelter was built. I just saw a Summer Tannager from where I sit. We saw a Scarlet Tannager last week. Anyway, I'm just out for a short afternoon hike and am enjoying the silence & solitude. Thanks "Preacherman" for leaving the good book. I am currently reading through the Gospel of John. No better place to read this book! Also, thanks to John Calhoun and his crew for keeping this trail "alive." Happy Hiking
27	April	2014	2 Hikers	Jeff, Kirssy S	Fayetteville, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We walked up from Chief Ladiga Campground at sunrise. Many beautiful Azaleas, Red Buckeyes, and Dogwoods still in bloom.
4	May	2014	2 Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Randall - We hiked from Maxwell Gap to here. The views coming down from the gap into the valley containing Ladiga are beautiful, and well worth the hike. Beautiful day - clear, 80°, dry. Had a great time. Could not get the wife to come with us. Her bad!! Maybe next time.
6	May	2014	2 Hikers	Gary, Patty	South Dakota	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked here from Chief Ladiga Campground. Nice hot showers. About 1.6 miles north on Pinhoti Trail (just left of mile marker 7 on paved bike trail). Good place to freshen up! We decided to hike back with backpacks & rough it after months in RV. A night, fire cooking dinner / breakfast just wonderful! We have been retired for 2 years now and found this quote from Arctic Dreams: "We pursue a desire for equilibrium and hormony between out familiar places and unknown spaces." (American Geographer Yi-Fu Tuan). It is a nice way to live.
8	May	2014	1 Hiker	Deb S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Was here, Loved it!
24	May	2014	1 Hiker	Deb S	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Second time up this month, made it faster this time. It's 84° and hot but it's still great!
3	June	2014	2 Hiker	James R, Stephanie W	Anniston, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Doing sections 1 + 2 of the Pinhoti. Spent the night on Monday and enjoyed a lovely evening with a beautiful woman. Lows were only in the mid 70s. No breeze, so sleeping in a bag was a bit tough. Took advantage of the candle & the girlfriend read a bit of scripture.
15	June	2014	3 Hikers	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Sunday 7:35pm. 91° Sunny nice day. Low 65° tonight. Pody & Kity travel by buggy. Just stopped by to take a moment with our Heavenly Father Christ. Corintians 4:20 says The kingdom of god is not in word, but in power! God bless
22	June	2014	2 Hikers	Jim, Eby	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Coming from 278 unknown to us so we tented 100 yards from shelter. We illegible...
26	July	2014	1 Hiker	Five Spoke, Jordan	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Short hike from the Chief Ladiga last night, celebrating my buddy Jordan's birthday. It's been rainy all week but god gave us some beautiful weather for these two days. In all things remember He is with you providing strength, peace, and safe travels. Be Blessed travellers of this beautiful nature. Five Spoke ✪
26	August	2014	2 Hikers	Deborah S, Loreta K	Acworth, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Deborah S and I hiked up from Chief Ladiga Campground, where we are staying for a few nights. Hiked up in the morning - beautiful, clear blue skies, pleasant temperatures in shade. No wildlife seen, but heard pileated woodpecker. Nice shelter. Nice hike.
14	September	2014	3 Hiker	3 Fagans	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3 Fagans on short hike from Fagan's campground. (No Relation.) Dad, son, grandson. Great hike. Great fun.
28	September	2014	5 Hikers	Cynthia, Tristan, Serenity, S, Sarah H & Dennis M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Up on a hike from Ladiga Trail with friends and family. Great day, Great weather. Brought our 14 week old son on his first hiking trip! He's doing great along with his 5 & 13 year old sisters and our two pit bull pups, Drake and Dottie.
11	October	2014	6 Hikers	4 Fagans, 2 Bearrentines	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Granddad's into forest, connecting with Pinhoti south of shelter. Heavy rain. 1 Timber Rattler. Great Memories.
11	October	2014	2 Hikers	Kris, H H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking Dugger Mountain Trailhead & Highpoint. No ??? water. Heavy rain early this morning. Great Hike
18	October	2014	4 Hikers	Dustin G, Kieth G, Sarah, Zobobobo D	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up from Chief Ladiga.
-	October	2014	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
❀ Thanks To Who Maintain ❀ What's Up. About to 278 and a hot meal. All of Alabama Pinhoti done. Great Trail, Good times, and will be back. See Ya down the bones trail. 2012, 2014 From pawns to prizes.
19	October	2014	4 Hikers	Igrainn, Garreth, Elisabeth, Brad	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
My family hiked to Oakey Mountain Shelter. We took our dog, Bryn! We are about to go back down to our camp. Going back down will be really steep! We had lunch at the picnic table and are going to take pictures. We are having so much fun hiking, biking, and camping!
29	October	2014	1 Hiker	Tyler	-	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
I made the short trek from North Dugger Shelter to here this morning. It was an awesome hike! It rained all last night and this morning, so everytime the wind blew the leaves, I got a little wet. It was a misty, foggy morning. Especially on top & around Mt Oakey. It was beautiful, though. My journey on the Pinhoti started around the train tracks at Shoal Creek. It has taken me 5 days to get here and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Someone is picking me up Friday morning and I will hate to leave this beautiful trail. At the start of the trek I wrote Psalm 23 in my notebook and have been memorizing it along the trail, so I shall leave y'all with it. Psalm 23 "The Lord is my shepard, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of rightiousness for his name's sake. Even thoug I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me: your rod & your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies. You annoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the lord forever."
2	November	2014	4 Hikers	Richard / Duke, Cody / Horse,	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
? to home, by way of Tank Mountain.
6	November	2014	1 Hiker	TBone	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
In for a quick lunch & to next shelter north. Oakey Mountain nice - Rain in morning - As soon as passed Oakey Ridge - Sun - Nice sunny breezy here - Nice day
10	November	2014	1 Hiker	Weirdo	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping for a break. Beautiful weather!
11	November	2014	1 Hiker	Warren	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed last night 11/11 zeroed 11/12 to set up a four day stop in Piedmont. Super cold front to hit south Friday morning, then 5 days of mid to high twenties. 35s are OK but I don't do sub freezing. My 4th thru. '08 to Maine, '09 to Al/Ga, '10 Al/Ga to home. 2014 225 miles of PCT 2013 Zero 2012 Florida Circumnavigation Paddle 2011 850 mile mini kayak trip 2010 10,000 miles, 28 states by bicycle 2009 Alabama Scenic River Trail ↓ + ↑ 2008 Al-Me Hike, Me-Al Bicycle! FindingWarren.com Warren USMC
21	November	2014	1 Hiker	Buddy L	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stopping by on my way through today. Trying to get some miles in before deer season starts around here. Going to summit Dugger tomorrow!!
28	November	2014	2 Hikers	Detour, Wandering Stovie	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Detour in for the night with Wandering Stovie. Cool night. Doing buffet tomorrow. We have two cars. Florida eventually. Thank you John for letting me help you. Thank you Blister Bob for introducing me. Hope to see you Buddy. Strut? gave me ride last year. Thanks.
15	December	2014	1 Hiker	Wayfarer	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Monday. Northbound. Started on the 8th of October from Jacksonville, Florida. Hiked the Florida Trail from Olustee Historical State Park across the Panhandle 518 miles. Turning northward on the Blackwater River State Park spur trail to cross the Florida / Alabama State Line just west of Conecuh State Park. Then about 170 miles of road walks brought me to Flagg Mountain and the newest & most southern section of the Alabama Pinhoti Trail. That section ends just west of Weogufka, Al, & another road walk is needed to connect to the Trammel Trailhead. From there to here has been by forest trail. Hope to cross the Alabama / Georgia state line later this week to connect onto the Georgia Pinhoti Trail & the Benton MacKaye Trail to reach the Appalachian Trail by the 10th of January '95. Wayfarer AT '06 Much of the ECT - '14, '15
24	December	2014	1 Hiker	Hemlock	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Started from High Point this morning, heading south for a few days. Excited to be starting a section hike of the Pinhoti. Beautiful! Hemlock ramblinghemlock.blogspot.com
17	January	2015	3 Hikers	Lonny, Katie, Stewie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday Lonny Me, Katie, and Cole finally made it after 2 attempts on horseback, then we finally trekked up and made it. It's about 57°. Nice. Had a good time. Hi. My name is Katie S. I'm 9 years old and no trouble comes in me and my ████████████████ Daddy and my brother is the best and I'm happy. My brother and my daddy are my family cause they're the best in the world. PS I'm sorry. I do not right good.
18	January	2015	1 Hiker	Chris G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
2:11 PM. First time on the Pinhoti. Will not be the last.
25	January	2015	1 Hiker	Chris G	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Well, I made it back! 34°. Little cool but still very nice weather.
-	January	2015	1 Hiker	Krud	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Krud Strange Loop 2014•15
14	February	2015	2 Hikers	Max, Tanner	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
♥2/14/15♥ We started biking the Chief Ladiga Trail in Anniston @ 17:15 yesterday and arrived at the shelter around 22:30. Stashed the bikes at mile 7 of Ladiga and hiked with 10 pound can of ravioli up the Pinhoti. Enjoyed a delicious breakfast of coffee, blueberry cake, and raw potato. Temps were down to 27° F last night but the shelter was nice and cozy. The mid morning sun has us sweating at 40°F. "The clouds that gather round the setting sun do take a somber colouring from an eye that hath kept watch o'er man's mortality; Another race hath been, and other palms are won. Thanks to the human heart by which we live, Thanks to its tenderness, its joys, and fears, To me the meanest flower that blows can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears." William Wordsworth
16	February	2015	1 Hiker	Oreo	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Northbound Pinhoti.
21	February	2015	2 Maintainers	Hiker husband, Hiker wife	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiker husband and Hiker wife started at County Road 94 and doing an out and back. 7 friends started at FS500 and hiking to CR94. We set the shuttle up for them since it's cold and wet. Hiker husband & Hiker wife doing trail maintenance as we hike. Good day to be out, cold but rain has stopped for now.
21	February	2015	9 Hikers	Hiker wife	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiker wife here again. Our group got separated, so some of us are waiting in the shelter because it is cold & very windy! Hope the guys catch up soon. PS Thank you for the Tarp! ☺
1	March	2015	6 Hikers	Nana, Paw-Paw, Dew Drop, Ridge Runner, Seth	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Started from the Ladiga Bike Trail up the mountain. With Nana, Paw-Paw, brother, & I. (the sister) along with a yorkie dog named Rudy. Found waterfalls and a salamander. Lots of mud and rocky terrain. Brother is hungry - I am thirsty but satisfied with adventure. Thanks for the jammy with Dew Drop and Ridge Runner
1	March	2015	1 Hiker	Eli	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only one that whoever believes in him shall not die but have everlasting life. ✙
2?	March	2015	3 Hikers	Lost & Found, Eric, Ranger	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Lost & Found with Eloise, Dora Puppy (nobo AT 2011) in for a lunch break! Eloise never ceases to amaze me. My puppy baby is so strong and smart! Eric twisted his ankle, so he went hobbling back to the car with his buddy Ranger. We're rockin' on! Peace + Hair Grease - Lost & Found 🐾Puppy Love - Eloise
22	March	2015	2 Hikers	-	Birmingham, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
We had to sacrifice a dog on this trip. The Bowinkles, Bazo-Freymouth, & Brown-Kress! Luke, Maeva, Layla - RIP and one chameleon - in spirit. Just kidding, we ate all our food for lighter packs. Careful of the back right corner, that's our poop spot.
22	March	2015	1 Hiker	Sparrow	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Rain all day. I stopped here early and decided to stay. Once you stop moving the cold sets in. Georgia Tomorrow.
24	March	2015	2 Hunters	Chuck, Dean	Ohio	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Turkey Hunters
4	April	2015	1 Hiker	Peanut Butter & Jelly	PEI, Canada	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Stopped in for a snack. Flagg to Springer
4	April	2015	2 Hikers	Hiker Barbie, GI John	-	Weekend	Pinhoti Trail
Happy Easter! Happy Passover Spending a weekend on the Pinhoti. FS500 - Highpoint Hiker Barbie & GI John Plus Fionna & Belle (hiker dogs) Beautiful Day!
29	April	2015	1 Hiker	In Twego	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
This is the Pinhoti Trail Song to the tune of Sweet Home Alabama Pinhoti Alabama Pinhoti Alabama Where the Skies are Blue* Pinhoti Alabama Pinhoti Alabama Oh I'm Hiking Along On You. Unfortunately I don't know the rest of the words - so if you do, take it away. Georgia here I come! In Twego to Springer Mountain. Hiked up Florida to here. * Not my actual experience.
9	May	2015	3 Hikers	Danny, Ashley, David M	Cedartown, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Doing 10 miles today & tomorrow. Stop here for rest.
11	July	2015	1 Hiker	Cub Scout Pack 9	Anniston, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cub Scout Pack 9 from Anniston, Alabama. We started at Ladiga Trail and hiked up to shelter. We picked up all the litter along the way. Cubmaster: Matt G Scouts: Luke, Trey, Cody Siblings: Gracie & Evie Parents: Jaqualine, Gregg, Mandy Ralphie the JRT (dog)
21	July	2015	1 Hiker	Vince A	Villa Rica, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Tuesday. Overnight backpack trip. Put in at Ladiga Trailhead @ 8:20pm CT. Heard turkeys gobble this Wednesday morning. Nice weather. No condensation in tent. Yea! Thanks for shelter & Table.
18	August	2015	1 Hiker	The Hurricane	-	3 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Set out from County Road 94. Headed to Cheaha. First night of 3. Paid my last debt that I owed today / Feeling good!! Gonna pick up trash the whole way. #Packingitout
5	September	2015	8 Hikers	Terry S	Houston, Tx	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, Houston, Tx. Eight rode bikes on trail. Hiked to the shelter. Praise God for his wonderful creation.
5	September	2015	6 Hikers	Brandon H, Delissa T, Blake H, Stephen G / "El Tortuga", Alex K, Jonathon J	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hike from Chief Ladiga Trail, 2.4 Miles.
7	September	2015	2 Hikers	Jane, Troy	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Managed to hike to shelter today from Chief Ladiga after doing the complete Alabama side of the trail in one day!! 70 miles on bike plus hiking. Yay!us Jane & Troy
19	September	2015	4 Hikers	Chuck, Kelly, John, Carol	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out for a dayhike.
19	September	2015	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First Timer! Great Trail. Fun Day. Excellent Company!
19	September	2015	2 Runners	Alabama Trail Slammer, Blonde Bomber	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Visited the Oakey Mountain Shelter today as part of a 25 mile trail run.
25	September	2015	2 Hikers	Tim M, David B	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking Section 12. Rain has stopped.
5	October	2015	1 Hiker	Don H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked from Chief Ladiga Campground to Oakey Mountain Shelter on my 72nd birthday. Backpack 28 lbs. 10/5/43
6	October	2015	3 Hikers	O R M, Don H 72nd birthday, Dennis N	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up yesterday. Beautiful Day. Good Fellowship. With two friends had a heavenly night of stars and nice cool breeze. God is good. John 1:5 God is light and in him is no darkness at all. Being baptized washes darkness away and a new life and day begins.
11	October	2015	1 Hiker	Darek	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Mushroom pickin! Having a good time with some great friends!
16	October	2015	2 Hikers	Vance C, Dillon M	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Beautiful day - cool breeze and warm sunshine. Cuz Dillon and I hiked from CR94. Lots of brilliant colors paint the Autumn Leaves. Many unique mushrooms live the trail. Thankful for our Pinhoti! Luke 12:22-28 No Worries☺
25	October	2015	4 4-Wheelers	Alisa H, Tracy S, Danny & Sherry S	-	Night	Pinhoti Trail
1:15am. Riding 4 wheelers. Having a good time with friends. Don't see the mushrooms.
25	October	2015	2 Hikers	Relentless, Creative Warrior	-	9 Days	Pinhoti Trail
October 25th 3pm - 27th am. Rain. Locals warned us of possible flash flooding so decided to stay in shelter couple nights. On a 9 day backpacking trip starting @ Section 12 going south. So thankful for the shelter to stay dry. Very Peaceful, breezy & rainy. Looking forward to cooler weather and clear. Can feel the temperature dropping. Thinking of all who have passed this way taking shelter for the night and soaking in all that God has to offer. How blessed are we. Hurricane winds, limbs and trees dropped. Thankful we set up tent in shelter. One limb dropped up on roof - Uneasy night. I will lie down and sleep in peace. For you alone, O Lord make me dwell in safety. PS4:8
26	October	2015	1 Hiker	Wildernessman	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Enjoyed the chat ↑
6	November	2015	1 Hiker	Bones	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hello, Mates Just another day on the trail. Rah, Sun, Rah, Sun. I'm out of here.... 2012 AT, 2014 Pinhoti
22	November	2015	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
3pm. Sunny. Sunday. Time for a campfire!! So far 6+ years on this trail. Haven't been here for a few months but it never gets old. I love this hike.
26	November	2015	1 Hiker	KM	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thanksgiving! 2:30pm. Hiking sections 11-12. First time. Perfect weather.
28	November	2015	? Hikers	Fagans, Bearentines	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
70° Beautiful! █████████ Slowly hiking in wonderful weather. We've laughed a lot, tripped a lot, and had a great day. Sadly, one of our dogs is missing now. Praying Angel will find her way back -
12	December	2015	1 Hiker	Lost & Found	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
without my Eloise & Dora puppy. In for a quick sit.☺
20	December	2015	4 Hikers	Shareef B, Ben, Geoff, Robin	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
"Let's get together and feel alright"☺
26	December	2015	3 Hikers	Robin, Ben, Reef	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Walked again the day after Christmas. Kind of cloudy but nice peace and quiet.
2	January	2016	2 Hikers	Ben, Robby	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cold and partly cloudy. Stopped for dinner.
7	January	2016	1 Hiker	Hunter W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
There is no growing in your comfort zone. There is no comfort in your growing zone.
16	January	2016	3 Hikers	Brett, Sean, Betty	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked in from High Point Trailhead. Chance of snow tonight. 37° @ 7:30
13	February	2016	? Hikers	BSA Troop 187	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
What is Valentines Day?
27	February	2016	1 Hiker	HJ Brown	Mt Juliet, Tn	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Spent the night on the dam at Terrapin Watershed. Heavy frost this morning. Decided to hike here for breakfast. Saw 4 hikers late yesterday afternoon. First since last Saturday night. After breakfast I plan to get on northwards with my retirement party. Rudolph Co, Alabama native.
27	February	2016	3 Hikers	Seth, Kyle, Lynn	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Mountain biking and hiking today. Will be back to camp here. Beautiful day today.
12	March	2016	2 Hikers	Ty, Mike	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. 278 Highpoint Trailhead. Heading S to Burns. Windy last night. Hoping to stay dry.
15	March	2016	2 Hikers	2 Old Paratroopers	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
278 to 78 Ranger Station. 1st night - Hot one today 85° 2 Old Paratroopers. 82nd & 101st Airborne! All the way!
18	March	2016	1 Hiker	The Michigan Wolverine	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Alabama is flat and easy.
21	March	2016	2 Hikers	Whistle Zipper, Croc Flop	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Stayed at Chief Ladiga Campground last night. HOT Showers and beautiful views. Owners were super nice & very helpful. $25 cash only, no need to find them to pay because they ride around the grounds frequently.
24	March	2016	2 Hikers	Mik, Mik	Traverse City, Mi	5 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Day 2 of our 5 day hike. Spending spring break from Traverse City, Michigan. Hiking & sleeping in the woods.
31	March	2016	5 Hikers	Aslyn, Silas, Sean, Seth, Marcus	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Fun with the family. Aslyn A 27 Silas L 4 Day 2: we are going for one more day and I hate it but I'll proceed. Sean A 12 Seth W 9 Marcus L 25 Can't wait to get back home for some reason. This felt longer than Dugger. Took us 5 hours to get here from FS500. Stayed at the Dugger Shelter last night. PS Hi Phil
13	April	2016	1 Hiker	Denali	-	Day	Eastern Continental Trail
Haven't seen a single person on my hike since Cave Springs! Glad to see from the register that people do use these beautiful trails. Don't ever stop challenging yourself. Denali ECT sobo Peace!
23	April	2016	3 Hikers	EZ, Dead Squirrel, Beast	Clay County, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
8:45am. 3 of us on a hike to Coleman Lake. Beautiful weather. Questionable company.
23	April	2016	1 Hiker	Bonaire	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
1407 - Nobo heading to Highpoint Trailhead. Have had absolutely beautiful weather. Ran into the above 3 guys @ Terrapin Creek Watershed Dam. I usually don't see anyone hiking this beautiful trail. I'm so glad its here! Bonaire 2016
4	May	2016	1 Hiker	Sunny-D	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Beautiful stay last night by myself with fire. Floor a bit breezy but a tarp took care of that. Did AT in 2011 (sobo as Sundowner) and Florida Trail in 2015 (sobo as Sunny-D). Started this walk at Amicalola Falls and going to Holden, Florida (Panhandle) to connect AT & FT. The Benton MacKaye have just been absolutely Great!!! AT 2011 FT 2015 } Benton MacKaye Pinhoti Ga-Al Alabama Road Walk } 2016
4	May	2016	1 Hiker	JayBird	-	Many	Pinhoti Trail
Tented Jaybird Nobo Sorry to have missed SunnyD. We missed on the AT too! Beautiful Shelter! Thanks!  (AT 2012 Nobo) (PCT 2012 Nobo)
8	May	2016	2 Hikers	Ethan, Brent	-	3 Days	Pinhoti Trail
Pine Glen → High Point in 3 days Warning to Sobos - Dugger Mt sucks Great Shelter - Thanks for the fire starter
14	May	2016	? s	Troop 28, Mike & Beau J, Web B, Grumpy Bird, Henry C	Birmingham, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
19	May	2016	1 Hiker	Andy / Gas Tank	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Left from Dugger Mt Rd & stopped here for the night. Got in after dark... The hike was pleasant as the woods were calm & the moon was full. Headed to the Jackson Chapel Road Trailhead over the next couple of days. I'm doing sections 12 & 13 as my last training for my AT sobo hike. I start in Maine on June 6!! Happy trails to all! Andy (Gas Tank) AT Sobo 2016 Almost didn't make it here last night. Keep on pushing yourselves.
23	May	2016	1 Hiker	NH	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
29	May	2016	1 Hiker	Ray W	Palmerdale, Al	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Loop from FS600 to Ladiga Trail to Viga Road back to FS600 "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead..." Romans 1:20 "For God so loved the world that be gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 To whoever reads this: Enjoy your time on the trail, enjoy God's creation, know that he loves you and has provided a way for you to know him and come to him through his son Jesus. I encourage you to believe and put your faith in Jesus today. God Bless
11	June	2016	1 Hiker	John A	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Trying to do a 29 mile day hike from N FS500 (Dugger Mt Rd) to Jackson Chapel today. It is hot already. 95° will be the high. Perhaps I should have thought twice about this hike. But Yoda comes to mind: "Try not. Do or do not. There is no try!" So let's get it done.
25	June	2016	1 Hiker	ND	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I would love to leave you some good words yet all I can think of is: ALL LIFE MATTERS
4	July	2016	2 Hikers	Brian, Katie	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nothing like enjoying America's freedom by hiking through the woods with your dog and your woman. Stay safe and enjoy the trail everyone. Mia Woof Woof 🐾
11	July	2016	1 Hiker	Rick C	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Love this mountain.
-	July	2016	2 Hikers	Josh, Logan	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Logan's already found Hiker Midnight. He is literally asleep on my feet and it's only 4:30pm. Heading south for Dugger and Cheaha. XXOO
16	July	2016	4 Hikers	Christie	Heflin, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking from Co Rd 94 to the 500 Road. 4 of us hot but beautiful.
14	August	2016	2 Riders	Ricky D, Smitty	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out riding these badass450s. Decided to stop & sign the book.
4	September	2016	2 Hikers	Dan, Christy M	Jackson's Gap, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First timers. 29th anniversary. Beautiful place.
5	September	2016	6 Hikers	Ashlyn, Sean, Seth, Silas, Marcus, Austin	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
FS500 to Highpoint
12	October	2016	2 Hikers	Jim S, Bonnie	Dallas, Ga	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Y'all enjot this. Been 30 years since AT was like this. Now they don't have a mile goes by that you don't see an half dozen people. Enjoy this while you can. They will come! And it will not be the same.
23	October	2016	4 Riders	Tracy S, Alsia H, Angel H, JR Shell	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
On this day with my good friends riding 4 wheelers. Cooking hot dog. Tracy love Alisa.
4	November	2016	1 Hiker	Rick C	Jacksonville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiking in from Lanie Gap to North Dugger Shelter & Return.
10	December	2016	? Hikers	John Calhoun, Roni, SEKR	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Alabama Hiking Trail Society, Birmingham Adventure Group, & Sierra Club Hike - Great Weather - Great Group. 2:30pm
18	December	2016	1 Hiker	Wallace	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
AT/PCT 2015
18	December	2016	1 Hiker	Big Fish	Indianola, Ms	Day	Pinhoti Trail
With Wallace Pinhoti Trail Sobo section hiker. Eagle Rock Loop'16
24	December	2016	1 Hiker	Vince A	Villa Rica, Ga	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Saturday. Hiked south from Maxwell Gap ~4 miles. Nice, warm weather. Will go south a couple miles tomorrow, eat lunch, then return to Maxwell Gap. Been here many times. Thanks for the shelter and table, although I'm in tent.
2	January	2017	1 Hiker	Margarita	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Happy New Year! Sobo section 14 (North of Jackson Chapel) to as far as I can get this week. It's rainy since we hit the trail & my feet are prune city. Was planning to dry for an hour and continue on, but a thunderstorm hit & the dog's afraid. Thanks for all the trail work & for the shelter. We much appreciated it! Margarita AT Nobo 2014 & Damane 🐾
3	January	2017	2 Maintainers	Fashionplate Dan, Mother Nature's Son	San Diego, Ca	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Fashionplate Dan and Mother Nature's Son clearing brush from Chief Ladiga to Oakey Mountain Shelter. Noted the vandalized table for repair on a future trip. Quiet, overcast, possible rain kind of day. Peaceful.
13	January	2017	6 Riders	Alisa, JR, Whitney, George, Jess, B	Alabama, Georgia	Day	Pinhoti Trail
✩✩Happy Friday the 13th!✩✩ Just friends out riding, enjoying the Wolf Moon. Built a decent fire & sat around telling stories & memories!! Plus, plenty of laughs!!⇐ ⇒From ⇒Fruithurst, Al ⇒Cedartown, Ga ⇒Borden Springs, Al ⇒Felton, Ga 3 Four-Wheelers & 1 Razor. ✩✩Good times & Great Friends✩✩
13	January	2017	4 Hikers	Angela, Merry Ann, Kathy, Linda	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Trailblazers were here! Came in from Chief Ladiga Campground. Hiking to Dugger Mountain.
25	January	2017	1 Hiker	Paul M	Hattiesburg, Ms	Day	Pinhoti Trail
29	January	2017	1 Hiker	Hubie C,	Dothan, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Birthday hike.
29	January	2017	1 Hiker	Whitmore R	Huntsville, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Cool Experience!
2	February	2017	1 Hiker	Eight	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Thank you for the work you do to keep trails safe and this building in great shape! Adjacent to John Calhoun's 14 November 2013 entry.
10	February	2017	1 Hiker	Eight	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
17:30 hours. Spring day today 65° - 70° Last night hit 28°↓. The day was good. Latre  "Eight" "Day is done, Gone the sun!"
24	February	2017	4 Maintainers	Van, David, Kenny, Tom	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hiked up from Chief Ladiga & installed steps - Enjoy!
3	March	2017	1 Hiker	Excuses	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
I didn't carry up and put together these lovely stpes. There was an extra piece of lead in my pencil. So I installed it in the shelter's pencil so other can tell Van, David, Kenny, & Tom how much we appreciate them. At the moment, sitting here writing on this on one side. It will make it much easier to get in & out of the shelter. Thanks!
4	March	2017	3 Hikers	Matt, Kieth, Eric	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
1:54pm CST. Started 3 March 2017 @ Burns Trailhead. Camped 2 miles past watershed. Beautiful scenery will test your limits!
18	March	2017	1 Hiker	Trevin C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
25	March	2017	1 Hiker	Scalleywag	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Stopped for a snack.
1	April	2017	3 Hikers	Sharon, Lori, Patchorliadze	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Awesome day for a hike! - Happy April Fools Day. Hey Kenny, John, & Tom!
1	April	2017	1 Hiker	9days	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Section 12 is almost complete! Started a few years ago on the Pinhoti & can't wait to finish it soon. Then on to BMT. Slowly but surely.
8	April	2017	1 Hiker	Fashionplate Dan	Flagstaff, Az	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
In for the night, nice day. Saw a fox and a 6 inch grey snake.
8	April	2017	2 Hikers	Relentless, Creative Warrior	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Day hiking. haven't passed this way since 26 October 2015. Beautiful day! Thank you Jesus
?	April	2017	1 Hiker	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
First time on the Pinhoti. Love it so far.
9	April	2017	11 Hikers	Hiker Husband, Hiker Wife	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Hike form CR 94 to FS500 with 10 other hikers. BAG and Sierra Club. Hiker Husband & Hiker Wife, great day to be out. 70s and Crystal Clear Day. Nice Steps!
16	April	2017	1 Hiker	Jimmy B / Pappa Dink	-	20? Days	Pinhoti Trail
Was dropped off @ Jackson Chapel 11 days ago with no intention of being in a rush... Staying true to my word on the return trip also.
19	April	2017	1 Hiker	Jimmy B / Pappa Dink	-	20? Days	Pinhoti Trail
Rode out the weather, now I journey back to where I came. May your steps be light!
19	April	2017	1 Hiker	Canie C, Jessie James	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice lil spot!
-	April	2017	1 Hiker	Scott H	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
22	April	2017	1 Hiker	Ryan	Georgia	Day	Pinhoti Trail
We put in at Dugger Mountain Road. Pleasantly surprised with this section. Stepped over a King Snake ¼ mile from the shelter. Great view at the earthen dam. About to ride out some storms.
28	April	2017	1 Hiker	SK	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Woah!! Finally made it from the Dugger Mountain Shelter and it kicked my ass!! Glad to finally lay down for the night. This is my first time alone on the trail so hopefully the night & rest of the trip runs smootly.
-	April	2017	1 Hiker	FC	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Ditto!!! This section northbound should not be attempted by anyone not in top shape! I am whipped!!!
12	May	2017	1 Hiker	LJ The Marine	-	2 Nights	Pinhoti Trail
Grrrr The plan was to do 30.N.3 with the Oakey Mountain Shelter being by base camp. I started at Section 12 Highpoint Trailhead. Hiked south to Oakey Shelter. Stayed the night. I struck camp, leaving nothing, & hiked something over 5 miles south. Well, I only got to Terrapin Creek Watershed, but with the back tracking from getting turned around at what I think was Oakey Mountain Crossing out and back to Oakey Mountain Shelter turned out to be 9.8 total. So I set up camp for the night & had dinner. This morning I am ready for the 10 mile back to the car at Highpoint. This was a great trip. By myself the whole way. I look forward to doing it again in the late fall / early winter for the views.
6	June	2017	3 Hikers	Smokey, Twelve Toes, Bear	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Found this hidden paradise.
-	June	2017	1 Hiker	Sail Away, Bork (bork bork)	-	Many	Eastern Continental Trail
Just passing through. Hike Flagg Mt → Springer Mt, then up the AT!
-	-	2017	9 Riders	Brandon F, Hunter F, Kayla T, Jake T, Carter F, Justice, Jesse, Daniel K, Tracie C	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
4 wheelin. 5. Good ridin. ☺
3	September	2017	1 Runner	-	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Nice little trail run. #Bruesian
9	September	2017	1 Hiker	David S	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Got in last night, too tired to write. Left Hawkins Hollow yesterday morning. I'm headed down to section 12 south terminus. I'm ready for a beer.
19	October	2017	1 Hiker	Wallace B	-	Overnight	Pinhoti Trail
Up from Burns Trailhead. Nice night alone at Oakey Mt Shelter.
20	October	2017	3 Hikers	Lost & Found, Eric the Old Man, Danger!	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
21	October	2017	4 Riders	Trading Down, Alisa H, Cody H, Jesse W	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Out on Oakey.
5	November	2017	1 Hiker	James F	-	Day	Pinhoti Trail
James F and my dog Harley hiked from Chief Ladiga Campground in 2 hours. Not bad for a 2 pack a day man in slip on work boots.
17	November	2017	1 Maintainer	John Calhoun	Leeds, Al	Day	Pinhoti Trail
Friday 11am. Stopped to rest. Blazing from here north. Only one bad tree down north of here. Have a great hike.

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